Fifita, Radradra left out of Australia squad for 4 Nations

04 October 2016

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Josh Papalii (C of the Kangaroos is tackled by Greg Eastwood (L) and Lewis Brown of the Kiwis during the Four Nations. (Photo: Marty Melville)

SYDNEY (AP) — Andrew Fifita has been left out of Australia's squad for the Four Nations tournament just two days after scoring the winning try in Cronulla's drought-ending 14-12 NRL grand final win over Melbourne.

National Rugby League chief executive Todd Greenberg said Fifita and Fiji-born Parramatta winger Semi Radradra were not considered for selection in the 24-man squad because of off-field related issues.

Fifita is under investigation from the NRL's integrity unit for his public support for a man convicted of a fatal assault. Radradra is under investigation amid domestic violence allegations.

Greenberg said the impending legal proceedings would be a distraction to the player and the team.

"We believe to wear the Australian jersey, you should have to distinguish yourself both on and off the field," he said.